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In reply to the discussion: How many of you are NOT buying much if any this Christmas? [View all]Tree-Hugger
(3,370 posts)41. I love Christmas
I have kids, ages 7 and 2, and Christmas is for them. I don't exchange gifts with anyone else other than my parents. We couldn't afford gifts for them last year. This year, I am going to try to crochet a couple of ornaments. I am just learning to crochet, but I can make some simple things. If I can save up enough for new yarn, I will attempt to make blankets for my kids.
We'll be relying on donations for presents for my kids this year. I think my son's school has a program. I also believe the local food pantry helps with presents for children.
Back in the day when we had money, I would buy handmade gifts from Etsy and also from a toy website that has natural toys (many made in the USA) for my kids.
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I don't usually post commercials, but Chrismahanukwanzakah comes only once a year
hatrack
Nov 2013
#62
The animated version was better - a multi-armed Santa playing the sitar sitting on a mushroom
hatrack
Nov 2013
#67
My group of friends does a gift exchange where we buy one gift of about $20 and theres a game that
Erose999
Nov 2013
#36
No, but then we never do . . . a few presents for nieces, Christmas dinner . .. .
hatrack
Nov 2013
#61